Mets Beat Rangers 6-5 Powered By Stewart

Mets RF DJ Stewart (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 in 10 innings tonight at Citi Field to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 61-73.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, DH Daniel Vogelbach and RF DJ Stewart hit back-to-back homers in the bottom of the second.

Later in the inning, CF Brandon Nimmo hit a RBI double.

The Met bats did not do much for the next four innings until the bottom of the eighth when Stewart hit a two-run homer, his second homer of the night which tied the game.

In the bottom of the tenth, 1B Pete Alonso was intentionally walked and then catcher Francisco Alvarez also walked which loaded the bases.

Stewart came up next and was hit by a pitch which brought in the game-winning run.

RHP Denyl Reyes had a solid outing in a spot start allowing two runs on three hits in 5.1 innings.

RHP Sean Reid-Foley came in next and got the last two outs in the top of the sixth by striking out DH Mitch Garver and catcher Jonah Heim with the based loaded and one out to escape the scoring threat.

RHP Trevor Gott followed and threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

LHP Brooks Raley came on in the top of the eighth and had a difficult outing allowing three runs on two hits and was taken out with the based loaded after not recording an out.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed and gave up a RBI single to Heim but was able to keep the game tied.

RHP Jeff Brigham came on in the top of the ninth and was helped out by his defense after Stewart made an incredible catch at the wall to rob 2B Marcus Semian of a potential RBI double.

Brigham stayed in for the top of the tenth and threw another scoreless inning to pick up his first win of the season.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Friday, September 1 at home against the Seattle Mariners at 7:10 p.m.

 

Mets Call Up Top Prospect Ronny Mauricio

Mets Infielder Ronny Mauricio (Photo Credits to Corey Sipkin-NY Post)

 The New York Mets are called up top prospect infielder Ronny Mauricio when the rosters expand on Friday.

Mauricio has hit well this season with 23 homers and 24 steals in 115 games in Triple-A Syracuse.

He is a natural shortship but has not found a permanent home at another position, but has gotten more playing time at second base.

Mauricio has proven to have power and speed, and will hopefully provide a spark and energy to the team in the last month of the season. 

Game 134: Mets vs. Rangers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. DJ Stewart-RF

7. Omar Narvaez-C

8. Mark Vientos-3B

9. Rafael Ortega-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Denyl Reyes (0-2, 7.50 ERA) vs. RHP Dane Dunning (9-6, 3.36 ERA)

Mets Lose To Rangers 2-1 And Waste Stellar Outing From Quintana

Mets LHP Jose Quintana (Photo Credits to Robert Sabo-NY Post)

The New York Mets lost to the Texas Rangers 2-1 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 60-73.

 LHP Jose Quintana had another strong outing throwing six scoreless innings.

Quintana gave up three hits and three walks with five strikeouts.

He had sharp command of his fastball and change-up.

Quintana lowered his ERA to 3.26.

RHP Drew Smith followed  in the top of the seventh and gave up a solo homer to DH Mitch Garner leading off the the inning.

RHP Phil Bickford came in next and had a scoreless top of the eighth, but gave up a RBI single to 3B Ezequiel Duran in the top of the ninth.

RHP Sam Coonrod had to come to get the last two outs in the top of the ninth.

The Met offense did little all night outside of a solo homer by DH Mark Vientos with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.

They had seven hits and went 0-4 with runners in scoring position leaving six runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 30 at home against the Rangers at 6:40 p.m.

Game 133: Mets vs. Rangers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-RF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Francisco Alvarez-C

6. Mark Vientos-DH

7. Danny Mendick-2B

8. Jonathan Arauz-3B

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (1-5, 3.73 ERA) vs. LHP Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.34 ERA)

Mets Lose to Rangers 4-3 After Bullpen Blows Lead

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to Robert Sabo-NY Post)

 The New York Mets lost to the Texas Rangers 4-3 tonight at Citi Field and dropped their record to 60-72.

RHP Tylor Megill had a strong outing allowing one run on five hits in six innings.

Megill gave up one walk with eight strikeouts.

RHP Sean Reid-Foley followed with a scoreless top of the seventh.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next in the top of the eighth and had a difficult outing allowing a double and walk with a passed ball and was then taken out.

RHP Sam Coonrod came on and walked the bases loaded and gave up a run on a RBI ground-out but was able to get out of the inning with the inning.

RHP Trevor Gott appeared in the top of the ninth and gave up back-to-back hits to start the inning and then after getting back-to-back strikeouts walked SS Corey Seager intentionally.

Gott then gave up a two-run go-ahead single to 1B Nathaniel Lowe with two outs.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until CF Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the third.

RF DJ Stewart added a solo homer in the bottom of the fifth.

Outside of the two homers, the Met bats did not do much else and went 0-3 with runners in scoring position leaving four runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, August 29 at home against the Rangers at 7:10 p.m.

Game 132: Mets vs. Rangers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. DJ Stewart-RF

7. Omar Narvaez-C

8. Mark Vientos-3B

9. Rafael Ortega-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (7-7, 5.54 ERA) vs. RHP Jon Gray (8-7, 3.76 ERA)

Mets Beat Angels 3-2 on Walk-off By Rafael Ortega

Mets LHP David Peterson (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 this afternoon at Citi Field to snap their four-game losing streak and improved their record to 60-71.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until the bottom of the first after catcher Francisco Alvarez reached on an infield single which brought home a run. 

In the bottom of the eighth, 1B Pete Alonso hit a game-tying RBI double.

In the bottom of the ninth, LF Rafael Ortega hit a walk-off single.

LHP David Peterson had a strong outing allowing one run on three hits in seven innings.

Peterson gave up three walks with eight strikeouts.

RHP Drew Smith followed in the top of the eighth and gave up a solo homer to 2B Luis Rengifo.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless top of the ninth and picked up his first win.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, August 28 at home against the Texas Rangers at 7:10 p.m.

Game 131: Mets vs. Angels Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo, CF
2. Francisco Lindor, SS
3. Jeff McNeil, 2B
4. Pete Alonso, 1B
5. Daniel Vogelbach, DH
6. Francisco Álvarez, C
7. D.J. Stewart, RF
8. Mark Vientos, 3B
9. Rafael Ortega, LF

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-7, 5.59 ERA) vs. RHP Griffin Canning (7-4, 4.61 ERA)

Mets Lose to Angels 5-3 After Carrasco's Struggles Continue

Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 tonight at Citi Field for their fourth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 59-71.

RHP Carlos Carrasco got into immediate trouble in the top of the first after he gave up a double to DH Shoehei Ohtani and then a double to the following hitter 2B Brandon Drury.

It all fell apart for Carrasco in the top of the second after he gave up a lead-off homer to CF Mickey Moniak and then later in the inning with two outs, a single to SS Luis Rengifo and then a RBI triple by Ohtani and a RBI double by Drury and then Carrasco was taken out.

Carrasco's final line was 1.2 innings, seven hits, five runs, 0 walks and one strikeout.

RHP Sean Reid-Foley came in next and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Phil Bickford followed and threw two scoreless innings in the top of the fourth and fifth.

RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless top of the sixth.

LHP Adam Kolorek threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino came in next and threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

LHP Brooks Raley threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until the bottom of the fourth after SS Francisco Lindor and 2B Jeff McNeil hit back-to-back singles and then Lindor scored on a wild double steal-attempt on a throwing error by 1B Trey Cabbage after he hit Angels starting pitcher RHP Chase Silseth in the head and then Silseth had to leave the game.

Later in the inning, RF DJ Stewart continued his hot stretch with a RBI double.

In the bottom of the sixth, DH Daniel Vogelbach hit a solo homer.

The offense struggled all night with men on base going 1-10 with runners in scoring position leaving eight runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, August 27 at home against the Angels at 12:05 p.m. on Peacock.

Game 130: Mets vs. Angels Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. DJ Stewart-RF

7. Omar Narvaez-C

8. Rafael Ortega-LF

9.  Jonathan Arauz-3B

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-7, 6.42 ERA) vs. RHP Chase Silseth (4-1, 4.00 ERA)

Mets Lose to Angels 3-1 And Fall to Last Place

Mets RHP Kodia Senga (Photo Credits to Robert Sabo-NY Post)

The New York Mets lost to the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 tonight at Citi Field for their third consecutive loss to drop their record to 59-70 and have now fallen to last place in the National League East.

RHP Kodai Senga started out well with two scoreless innings, but in the top of the third inning, gave up a lead-off hit by pitch to 1B Nolan Schanuel and then a double to the following hitter DH Shohei Ohtani.

Senga then gave up a RBI single to 2B Brandon Drury and a sacrifice fly to 3B Mike Moustakis.

Senga was able to settle in after that and did not allow any more runs.

His final line was 6.2 innings, four hits, two runs, three walks and 10 strikeouts.

LHP Adam Kolarek followed and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Trevor Gott had to come in to get the last out in the top of the eighth.

RHP Sam Coonrod ran into trouble in the top of the ninth after giving up two walks and was then taken out.

LHP Brooks Raley appeared next and gave up a RBI single to Schanuel, but then picked up the last out in the top of the ninth.

The Met offense did no much for the first six innings outside of a solo homer by SS Francisco Lindor in the bottom of the third.

In the bottom of the sixth, they had a scoring opportunity after 2B Danny Mendick led off with a double and then 3B Jonathan Arauz followed with a bunt single with no outs.

However, LF Tin Locastro struck out and then CF Brandon Nimmo hit a shallow fly ball to LF for the second out and Mendick was thrown out out at home trying to score to ruin the chance to score.

In the bottom of the ninth, pinch-hitter Daniel Vogelbach struck out with the tying run on first for the last out of the game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday August 26 at home against the Angels at 7:10 p.m.

 

Game 129: Mets vs. Angels Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-RF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Francisco Alvarez-C

6. DJ Stewart-DH

7. Danny Mendick-2B

8. Jonathan Arauz-3B

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (10-6, 3.19 ERA) vs. LHP Patrick Sandoval (6-10, 4.08 ERA)

Mets Lose 7-0 To Braves and Shutout by Charlie Morton

Mets LHP Jose Quintana (Photo Credits to Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 7-0 tonight at Sun Truist Park to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 59-69.

LHP Jose Quintana got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a RBI single to DH Marcell Ozuna, but was able to limit the damage to one run. 

Quintana was able to settle in was scoreless innings in the bottom of the second, third, fourth and fifth, however it all unraveled in the bottom of the sixth.

Quintina gave up a single to 3B Austin Riley and then a RBI double to the following hitter Ozuna.

Quintana then gave up a single to catcher Sean Murphy and a RBI single to CF Michael Harris and was then taken out.

RHP Phil Bickford came in next and gave up a two-run triple to 2B Vaughn Grissom.

Quintana's final line was 5.1 innings, nine hits, five runs, three walks and five strikeouts.

Bickford allowed two runs in 1.2 innings.

RHP Sean-Reid-Foley made his first appearance of the bottom of the eighth in his first outing since April 30, 2022 after returning from Tommy John Surgery and threw a scoreless inning.

The Met offense was dominated by RHP Charlie Morton and managed only three hits all game.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action on Friday, August 25 back at home against the Los Angeles Angels at 7:10 p.m.

Game 128: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. DJ Stewart-RF

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Rafael Ortega-LF

9. Danny Mendick-3B

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (1-4. 3.03 ERA) vs. RHP Charlie Morton (12-10, 3.54 ERA)

Mets Lose to Braves 3-2 And Struggle With Men On Base

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

 The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 3-2 tonight at Sun Truist Park and dropped their record to 59-68.

RHP Tylor Megill started out well with a scoreless bottom of the first, but in the bottom of the second, gave up a single to DH Marcell Ozuna and then a two-run homer to the following hitter LF Eddie Rosario.

Megill was able to settle down with scoreless innings in the bottom of the third and fourth, but then gave up a solo homer to Ozuna in the bottom of the fifth and was then taken out.

Megill's final line was 4.2 innings, eight hits, three runs, two walks and five strikeouts.

LHP Adam Kolarek followed with two scoreless innings.

RHP Reed Garrett threw a scoreless inning.

LHP Brooks Raley came in and got the last out in the bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first five innings until the top of the sixth after DH Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer.

The offense struggled all night with base wasting a based loaded scoring opportunity in the top of the fourth and leaving two runners on base in the top of the ninth.

They went 1-9 with runners in scoring position leaving six runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 23 at the Braves at 7:20 p.m.

Game 127: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. DJ Stewart-RF

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Rafael Ortega-LF

9. Jonathan Arauz-3B

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (7-6, 5.53 ERA) vs. Bryce Elder (9-4, 3.46 ERA)

Meat Beat Braves 10-4 Behind Three Homers

Mets RF DJ Stewart (Photo Credits to Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 10-4 tonight at Sun Truist Park and improved their record to 59-67.

The Met offense got on the board early in the game in the top of the second after RJ DJ Stewart hit a solo homer and then two batters later LF Rafael Ortega hit a two-run homer.

After scoreless innings in the top of the third and fourth, 2B Jeff McNeil hit a game-tying RBI single in the top of the fifth and then 1B Pete Alonso followed with a RBI single.

DH Daniel Voglebach then drove in a run with a RBI single and then Stewart drove in another on a perfectly executed safety squeeze sacrifice bunt.

In the top of the sixth, SS Francisco Lindor broke the game open with a three-run homer.

LHP David Peterson had a difficult outing allowing four hits on seven hits in 4.2 innings.

Peterson gave up two walks with four strikeouts.

RHP Phil Bickford came in next and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

Bickford picked up his third win.

RHP Sam Coonrod followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino then threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth,

RHP Drew Smith closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, August 22 at the Braves at 7:20 p.m.

Game 126: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. D.J. Stewart-RF

7. Omar Narvaez-C

8. Rafael Ortega-LF

9. Jonathan Arauz-3B

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-7, 5.45 ERA) vs. RHP Allan Winans (1-0, 1.59 ERA)

Mets Lose to Cardinals 7-3 After Carrasco Struggles

Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco (Photo Credits to Joe Puetz-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 this afternoon at Busch Stadium to snap their five-game winning streak and dropped their record to 58-67.

RHP Carlos Carrasco started out well with two scoreless innings, but gave up a RBI single to 1B Paul Goldschmidt in the bottom of the third.

Carrasco had a scoreless bottom of the fourth, but gave up a two-run homer to Goldschmidt in the bottom of the fifth and was then taken out.

Carrasco's final line was 4.0 innings, nine hits, three runs, 0 walks and three strikeouts.

He was unable to get out of the fifth inning and wound up 75 pitches which taxed the bullpen once again.

RHP Drew Smith came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the fifth.

LHP Adam Kolorek followed and got the first two outs in the bottom of the sixth.

RHP Sam Coonrod got the last out in the bottom of the sixth.

RHP Trevor Gott came on in the bottom of the seventh and had a difficult outing allowing four runs and was then taken out.

RHP Reed Garrett had to come in and threw 1.2 scoreless innings.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until 2B Jonathan Arauz hit a RBI single in the top of the third.

In the top of the fourth, 1B Pete Alonso hit a solo homer for his 39th homer of the year.

In the top of the eighth, pinch-hitter Francisco Alvarez hit a RBI single.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, August 21 at the Atlanta Braves at 7:20 p.m.

Game 125: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. D.J. Stewart-RF

7. Omar Navarez-C

8. Rafael Ortega-CF

9. Jonathan Arauz-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-6, 6.40 ERA) vs. RHP Dakota Hudson (4-0, 4.03 ERA)

Mets Rout Cards 13-2 Powered By Vogelbach Grand Slam

Mets SS Francisco Lindor and OF Brandon Nimmo (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 13-2 tonight at Busch Stadium for their fourth consecutive win and improved their record to 58-66.

The Met offense on the board immediately in the top of the first after SS Francisco Lindor and 2B Jeff McNeil singled with one out and then Lindor advanced to third.

Lindor was then able to score after McNeil stole second which caused catcher Andrew Knizner made a poor throw.

After a scoreless top of the second, Lindor doubled with two outs in the top of the third and then McNeil followed with a RBI double.

In the top of the fourth, RF D.J. Stewart continued his torrid stretch with a solo homer, his 5th homer in 54-bats since being called up by the Mets..

In the top of the fifth, CF Brandon Nimmo walked with one out and then Lindor followed with a single.

Two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso walked to load the bases and then DH Daniel Vogelbach came up and broke the game open with a grand slam.

In the top of the seventh, McNeil singled with one out and then Alonso followed with a towering two-run homer to deep center field.

In the top of the eighth, Stewart walked with one out and then 3B Danny Mendick followed with a single.

PH Tim Locastro then walked to load the bases and Lindor came up and capped off his stellar night at the plate with a bases clearing single for his fourth hit of the game.

In the top of the ninth, Stewart hit a RBI single for his second RBI of the game.

RHP Kodai Senga had another terrific outing allowing one run in two hits in seven innings.

Senga gave up two walks with five strikeouts.

He had excellent command of his fastball along with his "ghostfork" splitter.

Senga picked up his 10th win.

RHP Vinny Nittoli came on in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a RBI infield hit to 2B Tommy Edman.

Nittoli stayed in for the bottom of the ninth and closed it out with a scoreless inning.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, August 20 at the Cardinals at 2:15 p.m.

Game 124: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. D.J. Stewart-RF

8. Danny Mendick-3B

9. Rafael Ortega-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (9-6, 3.30 ERA) vs. RHP Miles Mikolas (6-8, 4.27 ERA)

Mets Beat Cardinals 7-1 Behind Nimmo and Lucchesi

Mets LHP Joey Lucchesi (Photo Credits to Brad Mils-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 tonight at Busch Stadium for their third consecutive win and improved their record to 57-66.

The Met offense got on the board immediately in the top of the first after LF Brandon Nimmo led off with a solo homer.

After a scoreless top of the second, SS Francisco Lindor singled with two outs and then 1B Pete Alonso followed with a walk.

RF Jeff McNeil then came through with a RBI single,

The Met bats did not do much for the next four innings, but in the top of the seventh Nimmo led off with a single and then CF Tim Locastro followed with a bunt single.

Alonso then walked to load the bases and Lindor grounded into a fielder's choice which brought home a run.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez then hit a RBI single and McNeil followed and broke the game open with a three-run homer.

LHP Joey Luchessi had a stellar start throwing 5.1 scoreless innings.

Lucchesi gave up four hits and two walks with five strikeouts.

He picked up his second win and lowered his ERA to 3.54.

RHP Phil Bickford came in next and got the last out in the bottom of the sixth,

RHP Sam Coonrod followed and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Dennis Santana threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth and then in the bottom of the ninth, gave up a RBI double to CF Richie Palacios, but then was able to close out the game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday, August 19 at the Cardinals at 7:15 p.m. 

Game 123: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-DH

2. Tim Locastro-LF

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Francisco Alvarez-C

6. Jeff McNeil-RF

7. Danny Mendick-2B

8. Rafael Ortega-CF

9. Jonathan Arauz-3B

The pitching match-up is TBD for Mets starter vs. LHP Zack Thompson (2-4, 3.96 ERA)

Mets Beat Cardinals 4-2 Behind Strong Start from Quintana

Mets LHP Jose Quintana (Photo Credits to Jeff Curry-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 tonight at Busch Stadium for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 56-66.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings against RHP Adam Wainright, but in the top of the fourth, 2B Jeff McNeil hit a one-out double and then 1B Pete Alonso followed with a two-run homer, his 37th homer of the season.

In the top of the fifth, CF Rafael Ortega and LF Brandon Nimmo walked and then SS Francisco Lindor drove in Ortega with a RBI double.

The bats did not do much for the next three innings, but in the top of the ninth, pinch-hitter Tim Locastro led off with a solo homer.

LHP Jose Quintana cruised through the first six innings allowing one hit and then ran into trouble in the bottom of the seventh.

Quintana gave up a lead-off homer to LF Tyler O'Neil and then walked RF Jordan Walker and then gave up a single to catcher Andrew Knizner and was taken out after that.

RHP Drew Smith came in next and gave up sacrifice fly to pinch-hitter Alec Burleson, but did not allow any more runs in the inning.

Quintana's final line was 6.0 innings, three hits, two runs, four walks and five strikeouts.

He had sharp command of his curveball and change-up as well as his fastball. 

Quintana picked up his first win as a Met.

RHP Grant Hartwig followed in the bottom of the eighth and threw a scoreless inning.

RHP Trevor Gott threw a scoreless bottom of the ninth and picked up his first save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, August 18 at the Cardinals at 8:15 p.m.

Mark Vientos Goes On IL

Mets DH Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to Charles LeClaire-USA Today Sports)

 New York Mets DH Mark Vientos has been placed on the injured list with left wrist inflammation.

Outfielder Abraham Almonte had his contract from Triple-A Syracuse as corresponding roster move.

Vientos has struggled this season hitting .195 with .518 OPS in 126 plate appearances this season.

Game 122: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. D.J. Stewart-RF

8. Jonathan Arauz-2B

9. Rafael Ortega-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (0-4, 3.03 ERA) vs. RHP Adam Wainwright (3-7, 8.78 ERA)

Mets Beat Pirates 8-3 Behind Stewart and Alonso

Mets RF D.J. Stewart ( Photo Credits to Jason Szenes-NY Post)

 The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 this afternoon at Citi Field to take two out of three games and improved their record to 55-66.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, RF D.J. Stewart hit a solo homer with one out in the bottom of the second and then catcher Omar Navarez followed with a double.

CF Rafael Ortega walked and two batters later, LF Brandon Nimmo walked to load the bases.

SS Francisco Lindor came up next and delivered a two-run single.

In the bottom of the fourth, Ortega doubled with one out and then two batters later, Nimmo hit a RBI single.

In the bottom of the fifth, 1B Pete Alonso led off with a walk and was then thrown out at second in a caught stealing.

Later in the inning, DH Daniel Vogelbach with two outs and then Stewart followed and capped out his stellar day at the plate with a  two-run homer, his second homer of the game.

In the bottom of the seventh, Alonso led off with a solo homer and then 2B Jeff McNeil followed with a walk.

Three batters later, Narvaez reached on an error and then Ortega hit a RBI single.

RHP Tylor Megill started out with two scoreless innings, but in the top of the third gave up a two-run homer to LF Bryan Reynolds.

Megill was able to settle down after that and threw scoreless innings in the top of the third, fourth and fifth and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was five innings, two runs, four walks and five strikeouts.

Megill had good command of his fastball, slider and curveball.

He picked up his seventh win.

RHP Phil Bickford came in next in the top of the sixth and gave up a RBI single to SS Alika Williams.

LHP Brooks Raley followed and threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Trevor Gott threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Adam Ottavino closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, August 16 at the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:15 p.m.

Game 121: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Jeff McNeil-2B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. D.J. Stewart-RF

7. Omar Narvaez-C

8. Rafael Ortega-CF

9. Jonathan Arauz-3B

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (6-6, 5.64 ERA) vs. RHP Johan Oviedo (6-12, 4.42 ERA)

Mets Lose to Pirates 7-4 After Bullpen Blows It In Seventh

Mets SS Francisco Lindor and CF Brandon Nimmo (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 7-4 at Citi Field tonight to snap their two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 54-66.

LHP David Peterson started out well with a scoreless top of the first, but in the top of the second gave up a solo homer to SS Liover Pequeno.

Peterson struggled with his command all night and was unable to throw strikes which helped elevate his pitch count and was taken out with two outs in the top of the fourth.

His final line was 3.2 innings, three hits, six walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Jose Butto followed started out well with 2.1 scoreless innings, but ran out of gas in the top of the seventh.

Butto gave up a lead-off walk to DH Andrew McCutchen and then gave up a double to 1B Connor Joe and then walked Pequeno to load the bases and was taken out.

RHP Grant Hartwig came in next and walked pinch-hitter Jack Suiwinki to bring in a run and then hit 2B Jared Triolo which brought in another run.

Hartwig gave another run on a passed ball and then a two-run double to catcher Jason Delay. 

Hartwig gave up a RBI triple to LF Bryan Reynolds and was then taken out.

RHP Drew Smith followed and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

LHP Brooks Raley threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a solo homer.

The bats did not do much after that until the bottom of the seventh after pinch-hitter D.J. Stewart and 2B Jonathan Aruz hit back-to-back homer, but did not score any more runs after that,

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, August 16 at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 1:10 p.m.

Game 120: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Alvarez-C

5. Jeff McNeil-RF

6. Mark Vientos-DH

7. Jonathan Arauz-2B

8. Danny Mendick-3B

9. Tim Locastro-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-7, 5.61 ERA) vs. LHP Bailey Falter (0-7, 5.21 ERA)

Mets Beat Pirates 7-2 Powered By Three Homers

Mets DH Daniel Vogelbach (Photo Credits to Jason Szenes-NY Post)

 The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 54-65.

The Met offense got on the board immediately in the bottom of the first after LF Brandon Nimmo led off with a single and two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso drove in Nimmo with a RBI double.

In the bottom of the second, DH Daniel Vogelbach led off with a solo homer.

In the bottom of the third, SS Francisco Lindor singled with one out and then advanced to second on a passed ball and third on a wild pitch.

Two batters later, RF Jeff McNeil came through with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the fourth, Vogelbach led off with a walk and then later in the inning, CF Rafael Ortega got on base by a fielder's choice and then stole second.

2B Jonathan Arauz came up next and broke the game with a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the fifth, Lindor led off with a double and Alonso followed with a walk.

Lindor then stole third and McNeil drove him in with a sacrifice fly.

In the bottom of the sixth, Nimmo hit a solo homer.

RHP Carlos Carrasco had a difficult outing allowing two runs on four hits in three innings.

Carrasco gave up three walks with five strikeouts and was taken out after the top of the third with 90 pitches.

RHP Tyson Miller followed with two scoreless innings in the top of the fourth and fifth innings.

Miller picked up his first win of the season.

RHP Sam Coonrod came in next and threw a scoreless top of the sixth.

RHP Phil Bickford threw a scoreless top of the seventh,

RHP Trevor Gott threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Adam Ottavino closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, August 15 at home against the Pirates at 7:10 p.m.

Game 119: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Jeff McNeil-RF

5. Francisco Alvarez-C

6. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

7. Mark Vientos-3B

8. Rafael Ortega-CF

9. Jonathan Arauz-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-6, 6.42 ERA) vs. RHP Quinn Priester (2-1, 8.75 ERA)

Mets Beat Braves 7-6 Behind Six Run 5th Inning

Mets CF Rafael Ortega (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 tonight at Citi Field to snap their three-game losing streak and improved their record to 53-65.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings against RHP Yonny Chirinos, but in the bottom of the third, LF Brandon Nimmo led off with a single and two batters later, SS Francisco Lindor was hit by a pitch.

2B Jeff McNeil followed with a RBI single.

After a scoreless bottom of the fourth, CF Rafael Ortega singled to lead off the bottom of the fifth and then LF Brandon Nimmo followed with a single.

Lindor then grounded into a fielder's choice which brought home a run and McNeil followed with a RBI single.

Two batters later, DH Daniel Vogelbach walked to load the bases and then catcher Omar Navarez walked to tie the game.

3B Mark Vientos then drew another based loaded walk to bring in the go-ahead run and RF D.J. Stewart reached on a catcher's interference which brought scored another run.

Ortega then capped off the inning with a two-run single.

RHP Kodai Senga got off to a rocky start in the top of the first after he gave up a three-run double to DH Marcell Ozuna, but settled down after that.

Senga allowed two hits in the next five innings and was taken out after the top of the sixth.

His final line was six innings, four hits, three runs, two walks and seven strikeouts.

Senga had much better command of his splitter or "ghost fork" after the top of the first which helped him pick up key strikeouts.

He picked up his ninth win.

RHP Grant Hartwig came in next and gave up a solo homer to catcher Sean Murphy in the top of the seventh.

LHP Brooks Raley gave up a two-run homer to 1B Matt Olsen in the top of the eighth.

RHP Drew Smith had to come in to get the last out in the top of the eighth.

RHP Adam Ottavino closed it out with a 1-2-3 top of the ninth and picked up his seventh save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, August 14 at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:10 p.m.

Game 118: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Omar Navarez-C

7. Mark Vientos-3B

8. D.J. Stewart-RF

9. Rafael Ortega-CF

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (8-6, 3.24 ERA) vs. RHP Yonny Chirinos (5-4, 4.83 ERA)

Mets Shutout By Braves 6-0 And Swept In Doubleheader

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Nypost.com)

 The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 6-0 tonight at Citi Field for their third consecutive loss and swept in doubleheader to drop their record to 52-65.

LHP Jose Quintana started out well with four scoreless innings, but in the top of the fifth, gave up a one-out to DH Marcell Ozuna and two batters later, a RBI single to LF Kevin Pillar.

Quintana was able to work his way out of a based loaded jam in the top of the sixth and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was six innings, four hits, one run, three walks and four strikeouts.

RHP Trevor Gott followed with a scoreless top of the seventh,

RHP Drew Smith came in next and gave up three runs on a RBI ground-out by 3B Austin Riley and a two-run double to Ozuna.

RHP Phil Bickford gave up a two-run homer to 2B Ozzie Albies in the top of the ninth.

The Met offense was unable to generate any timely hits with men on base after they went 0-5 with runners in scoring position leaving nine runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Sunday, August 13 at home against the Braves at 7:10 p.m on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball.

Game 117 (Game 2 of Doubleheader:) Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Jeff McNeil-RF

5. Francisco Alvarez-C

6. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

7. Mark Vientos-3B

8. Danny Mendick-2B

9. Tim Locastro-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (0-3, 3.42 ERA) vs. RHP Spencer Strider (12-4, 3.94 ERA)

Game 116 (Game 1 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Rafael Ortega-CF

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Abraham Almonte-LF

7. Omar Narvaez-C

8. D.J. Stewart-RF

9.  Jonathan Arauz-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Denyl Reyes (0-1, 6.14 ERA) vs. RHP Allan Winans (0-0, 4.15 ERA)

Mets Shutout By Braves 7-0 And Struggle With RISP

Mets CF Brandon Nimmo (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 7-0 tonight at Citi Field and dropped their record to 52-63.

RHP Tylor Megill started out well with three scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the fourth.

Megill gave up a double to 3B Austin Riley, a single to 1B Matt Olsen and two batters later an infield hit to DH Marcell Ozuna.

Megill then gave up a based clearing double to LF Eddie Rosario after CF Brandon Nimmo was unable to field the ball which allowed all three runners to score.

Megill's struggles continued in the top of the fifth after he gave up a RBI single to 2B Ozzie Albies and a sacrifice fly to Riley.

Megill gave up a RBI double to Rosario in the top of the sixth and was then taken out.

His final line was 5.1 innings, nine hits, six runs (five earned), one walk and three strikeouts.

RHP Jimmy Yacabonis came in next and gave up a solo homer to Riley in the top of the seventh.

Yacabonis allowed one run on two hits in 3.2 innings.

The Met offense was unable to come up with any timely hits with men on base.

They drew nine walks and had seven hits, but were not able to score any runs.

They went 0-12 with runners in scoring position leaving 14 runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, August 12 at home against the Braves at 1:10 as part of a day-night doubleheader. The second game will start at 7:15 p.m.

RHP Jimmy Yacabos in 
 

Game 115: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Jeff McNeil-RF

5. Francisco Alvarez-C

6. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

7. Mark Vientos-3B

8. Rafael Ortega-LF

9. Danny Mendick-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (6-5, 5.45 ERA) vs. RHP Charlie Morton (10-10, 3.86 ERA)

Mets Beat Cubs 4-3 To Take Series Powered by Alonso and McNeil

Mets RHP Phil Bickford (Photo Credits to John Michillo-AP)_

The New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 tonight at Citi Field to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 52-62.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until the bottom of the fourth after SS Francisco Lindor led off with a single and then 1B Pete Alonso followed with a two-run homer, his 35th homer of the year and fourth homer in last three games.

After a scoreless bottom of the fifth, 2B Jeff McNeil led off the bottom of the sixth with a homer and then DH Abraham Almonte followed with a double.

Two batters later, 2B Jonathan Arauz drove in a much needed insurance run with a RBI single.

LHP David Peterson got off to a rocky start in the top of the first after he gave up a lead-off homer to DH Chris Morel and gave up another run in the top of the second on a wild pitch.

Peterson was unable to get out of the top of the fourth and was taken out with two outs in the top of the fourth.

His final line was 3.2 innings, four hits, two runs, two walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Grant Hartwig came in next and had an outstanding relief appearance throwing 2.1 scoreless innings.

Hartwig gave up one hit with two strikeouts and picked up his fourth win. 

RHP Trevor Gott followed and threw a scoreless top of the seventh,

LHP Josh Walker threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Adam Ottavino came on in the top of the ninth and got into immediate trouble after he gave up a solo homer to RF Seiya Suzuki.

Ottavino then gave up a single to 3B Jeimer Candelario and after a committing a balk, walked pinch-hitter Mike Taufman and was then taken out.

RHP Phil Bickford came on and retired pinch-hitter Nick Madrigal on a sacrifice bunt and after striking out Morel, walked 2B Nico Hoerner to load the bases with two outs.

Bickford was able to escape the jam by striking out LF Ian Happ and picked up his first save of the season.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Friday, August 11 against the Atlanta Braves at 7:10 p.m.

 

Game 114: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jeff McNeil-RF

6. Abraham Almonte-DH

7. Mark Vientos-3B

8. Jonathan Arauz-2B

9. Rafael Ortega-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-7, 5.65 ERA) vs. RHP Kyle Hendricks (4-6, 3.98 ERA)

Mets Lose to Cubs 3-2 After Smith Gives Up Homer In Eighth

Cubs RF Mike Taufman (Photo Credits to John Minchillo-AP)

 The New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 3-2 tonight at Citi Field and dropped their record to 51-62.

RHP Carlos Carrasco started out well with three scoreless innings, but in the top of the fourth gave up a solo homer to CF Cody Bellinger.

Carrasco gave up a RBI double to catcher Yan Gomes in the top of the fifth and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was five innings, three hits, two runs, two walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Phil Bickford came in next and threw a scoreless top of the sixth.

RHP Trevor Gott threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Drew Smith followed gave up a solo homer to RF Mike Taufman in the top of the eighth and was taken out after getting two outs in the inning.

LHP Josh Walker had to come in to get the last out in the eighth.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after 1B Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, his fourth homer in his last 28 at-bats.

The bats did not do much after that wasting a scoring opportunity in the bottom of the eighth after 2B Jeff McNeil grounded out to end the inning with runners on first and third.

In the bottom of the ninth, SS Francisco Lindor singled to lead off the inning, but then Alonso flew out and DH Daniel Vogelbach grounded into a double play to end the game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 9 at home against the Cubs at 7:10 p.m.

Game 113: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Jeff McNeil-2B

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Abraham Almonte-RF

7. Mark Vientos-3B

8. Omar Narvaez-C

9. Rafael Ortega-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-6, 6.60 ERA) vs. RHP Jameson Taillon (6-6, 5.36 ERA)

Mets Rout Cubs 11-2 Powered By Alonso

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 11-2 tonight at Citi Field to snap their six-game losing streak and improved their record to 51-61.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after catcher Francisco Alvarez walked with one out and then SS Francisco Lindor followed with a single.

1B Pete Alonso came up next and delivered a three-run homer.

In the bottom of the third, Lindor singled with one out and then Alonso followed with a two-run homer, his second homer of the game.

In the bottom of the sixth, RF Jeff McNeil led off with a single and then 3B Danny Mendick followed with a single.

LF Rafael Ortega followed by reaching on a bunt single and then 2B Jonathan Aruz drew a based loaded walk.

2B Brandon Nimmo followed by grounding tinto a double play which brought home a run.

In the bottom of the seventh, Lindor led off with a walk and three batters later McNeil walked.

Mendick came up next and broke the game open with a three-run homer.

In the bottom of the eighth, Alvarez and Lindor singled with two outs and Alonso then drove in a run with a RBI single for his sixth RBI of the game.

RHP Kodai Senga had another solid outing allowing two runs on seven hits in six innings.

Senga gave up two walks with six strikeouts.

He picked up his eighth win and lowered his ERA to 3.24.

LHP Brooks Raley followed with 1.2 scoreless innings.

RHP Drew Smith came in next and got the last out in the top of the eighth.

RHP Jimmy Yacabonis closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday August 8 at home at the Cubs at 7:10 p.m.

Game 112: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Mark Vientos-DH

6. Jeff McNeil-RF

7. Danny Mendick-3B

8. Rafael Ortega-LF

9. Jonathan Arauz-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (7-6. 3.25 ERA) vs. LHP Drew Smyly (8-7, 4.71 ERA)

Mets Swept by Orioles 2-0 And Waste Outing from Quintana

Mets LHP Jose Quintana (Photo Credits to AP)

The New York Mets lost to the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 this afternoon at Camden Yards for their sixth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 50-61.

LHP Jose Quintana started out well with four scoreless innings, but in the bottom of the fifth gave up a triple to CF Jorge Mateo and then a RBI ground-out to the following hitter catcher Adley Rutchsman.

Quintana had a scoreless bottom of the sixth and gave up another run in the bottom of the seventh on a RBI ground-out by pinch-hitter Ryan O'Hearn.

RHP Trevor Gott followed and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense did nothing all game managing only four hits with one extra base hit.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, August 7 back at Citi Field against the Chicago Cubs at 7:10 p.m.

Game 111: Mets vs. Orioles Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jeff McNeil-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. D.J. Stewart-RF

5. Omar Narvaez-C

6. Mark Vientos-3B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Danny Mendick-2B

9. Rafael Ortega-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (0-2, 3.57 ERA) vs. RHP Kyle Bradish (7-6, 3.32 ERA)

Mets Lose To Orioles 7-3 For Fifth Consecutive Loss

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to Brett Davis-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Baltimore Orioles 7-3 tonight at Camden Yards for their fifth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 50-60.

RHP Tylor Megill got into immediate trouble in the bottom of the first after he gave up a lead-off single to catcher Adley Rutschman and a two-run homer to the following hitter to SS Gunnar Henderson.

Megill had a scoreless bottom of the second, but gave up a RBI single to RF Ryan O'Hearn in the bottom of the third.

Megill had a scoreless bottom of the fourth, but in the bottom of the fifth gave up a two-run homer to DH Anthony Santander and was then taken out.

His final line was 4.2 innings, nine hits, five runs, 0 walks and three strikeouts.

RHP Grant Hartwood allowed one run in 2.1 innings on a RBI single by CF Ryan McKenna.

RHP Phil Bickford gave up a RBI double to Rutschman in the bottom of the eighth.

2B Jeff McNeil was the lone run producer for the Met offense with a two-run homer in the top of the fourth and a RBI single in the top of the sixth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, August 6 at the Orioles at 1:35 p.m.

Game 110: Mets vs. Orioles Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. D.J. Stewart-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (6-4, 5.17 ERA) vs. RHP Kyle Gibson (10-6, 4.53 ERA)

Mets Crushed By Orioles 10-3 After Bullpen Struggles

Mets 3B Brett Baty (Photo Credits Tommy Gilligan-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 tonight at Camden Yards for their fourth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 50-59.

LHP David Peterson got the start and had a solid outing throwing three scoreless innings.

RHP John Curtiss came in next in the bottom of the fourth and gave up a two-run single to former Met catcher James McCann.

LHP Josh Walker threw a scoreless bottom of the fifth.

RHP Phil Bickford gave up four runs in the bottom of the sixth on a RBI single by Ryan O'Hearn, two- double by McCann and sacrifice fly by DH Adley Rutchsman.

RHP Reed Garrett came on in the bottom the seventh  and allowed four more runs on a three-run homer by 2B Jordan Westburg and a RBI single by McCann.

RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first five innings until SS Francisco Lindor hit a two-run single in the top of the sixth.

Pinch-hitter Danny Mendick added a RBI ground-out in the top of the eighth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday August 5 at the Orioles at 7:05 p,m.

Game 109: Mets vs. Orioles Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Mark Vientos-DH

9. Rafael Ortega-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-7, 5.92 ERA) vs. RHP Dean Kremer (10-4, 4.66 ERA)

Mets Swept By Royals 9-2 After Carrasco Get Shelled

Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco (Photo Credits to Jay Biggertstaff-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Kansas City Royals 9-2 at Kaufman Stadium this afternoon to get swept in their three-game series and dropped their record to 50-58.

RHP Carlos Carrasco got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a one-out single to SS Bobby Witt Jr and two batters later, a RBI double to catcher Salvador Perez.

Carrasco had a scoreless bottom of the second, but in the bottom of the third, he gave up a lead-off single to LF Samad Taylor who then stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error.

Carrasco then gave up a sacrifice fly to 3B Maikel Garcia and a solo homer to Witt Jr.

Carrasco had scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings, but gave up a three-run homer to CF Drew Waters in the bottom of the seventh and was then taken out.

Carrasco's final line was six innings, eight hits, six runs, one walk and 0 strikeouts.

RHP John Curtiss followed and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

LHP Josh Walker came in next in the bottom of the eighth and gave up three runs on a RBI single by DH Dairon Waters, RBI ground-out by LF Sairon Taylor and a RBI single by Witt Jr. and was taken out with one out.

Infielder Danny Mendick had to come in to get the last two outs in the bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first eight innings until the top of the ninth after SS Francisco Lindor hit a two-run homer and managed only five hits all afternoon.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, August 4 at the Baltimore Orioles at 7:05 p.m.

Game 108: Mets vs. Royals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jeff McNeil-LF

2. D.J. Stewart-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Mark Vientos-DH

7. Omar Narvaez-C

8. Rafael Ortega-CF

9. Jonathan Arauz-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-5, 6.40 ERA) vs. RHP Brady Singer (6-8, 5.46 ERA)

Mets Shutout by Royals 4-0 And Are Unable to Get Timely Hit

Mets RHP Kodai Senga (Photo Credits to Getty Images(

 The New York Mets lost to the Kansas City Royals 4-0 tonight at Kaufman Stadium for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 50-57.

RHP Kodai Senga got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a two-run double to 2B Michael Massey.

Senga gave up another run in the bottom of the second after he gave up a RBI single to SS Bobby Witt Jr.

Senga was able to settle down after that and did not any more runs.

His final line was 5.2 innings, 11 hits, three runs, two walks and six strikeouts.

RHP Reed Garrett followed and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Phil Bickford made his Met debut in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a solo homer to RF Drew Waters.

The Met offense had nine hits and had chances to score, but were unable to capitalize with men on base.

They went 2-12 with runners in scoring position leaving nine runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, August 3 at the Royals at 2:10 p.m.

Game 107: Mets vs. Royals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jeff McNeil-RF

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-DH

5. Mark Vientos-1B

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Jonathan Arauz-2B

8. Rafael Ortega-CF

9. Danny Mendick-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (7-5, 3.17 ERA) vs. LHP Cole Ragans (2-3, 5.22 ERA)

Mets Lose To Royals In Extra Innings on Walk-Off Balk

Mets Manager Buck Showalter (Photo Credits to Denny Medley-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Kansas City Royals 8-7 tonight in 10 innings at Kaufman Stadium and dropped their record to 50-56.

LHP Jose Quintana started out well with four scoreless innings, but gave up a run in the bottom of the fifth and two in the bottom of the seventh and was taken out.

His final line was 6.2 innings, six hits three runs, two walks and two strikeouts.

RHP Trevor Gott had to come in to get the last out in the bottom of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino came on in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a lead-off walk to RF M,J. Melendez and later in the inning a game-tying single to catcher Freddy Fermin.

RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

LHP Brooks Raley came on in the bottom of the tenth and gave up a RBI double to 2B Bobby Witt Jr and then a RBI single to Melendez and was taken out.

RHP Grant Hartwig followed and retired the next two hitters he faced, but was then let down by his defense after 3B Brett Baty made a costly error to keep the inning alive and then walked pinch-hitter Drew Waters to load the bases and was taken out.

LHP Josh Walker came in and balked in the winning run before throwing a pitch.

In the top of the second, 1B Pete Alonso drove in a run with a solo homer for his 31th homer of the year,

In the top of the eighth, Alonso drove in his second run of the game with a RBI single.

Baty then drew a based loaded walk to tie the game and then DH Mark Vientos hit a sacrifice fly.

In the top of the tenth, catcher Francisco Alvarez continued to delivered in his stellar rookie season with a two-run homer, his 21th homer of the year.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 2 at the Royals at 8:10 p.m.

Game 106: Mets vs. Royals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jeff McNeil-LF

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Mark Vientos-DH

7. D.J. Stewart-RF

8. Rafael Ortega-CF

9. Danny Mendick-2B

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (0-2, 3.27 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Grienke (1-11, 5.49 ERA)

Mets Trade Tommy Pham to Diamondbacks

Mets LF Tommy Pham (Photo Credits to Roberto Carlo)

 The New York Mets traded OF Tommy Pham to the Arizona Diamondbacks for 17-year old shortstop prospect Jeremy Rodriguez.

Pham has has a bounce-back year hitting .268 and hits well against LHP and RHP.

Mets Trade Justin Verlander to Astros For Two Top Prospects

Mets RHP Justin Verlander (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets traded RHP Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros for two outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford.

Gilbert is the Astros top prospect and was their first round pick in 2022 and is considered a top 50 prospect in MLB.

Clifford is the Astros fourth overall prospect and is hitting .291 in two levels of A-Ball this year.

With this trade, along with trading 3B Eduardo Eduardo, RHP Max Scherzer and RHP David Robertson, the Mets are now rebuilding their farm system and loading up on prospects to build a long term plan.